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Auckland United defeat Hekari 2-1 to move closer to OFC Women’s Champions League semis

Defending champions Auckland United FC have taken a big step toward the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Champions League with a 2 - 1 win over Hekari Women’s FC in a rematch of last year’s final.

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Pope Leo XIV delivers his first message of peace

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV offered a heartfelt message of peace and unity during his first public address, pledging to guide a Church rooted in faithfulness to Jesus and the Gospel.

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Writs for Central Bougainville by-elections issued

The Writs for the Central Bougainville by-elections were issued this afternoon at Government House.

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Ambunti-Drekikir launches credit scheme and five-year DDA plan

A significant step towards economic empowerment took place yesterday in the Ambunti-Drekikir District with the launch of its new Credit Scheme in partnership with the National Development Bank [NDB].

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Pickup delays affecting oil palm farmers

Oil Palm small holder farmers in the Hoskins Project area have raised concerns about the way New Britain Palm Oil Limited [NBPOL] is operating especially, in regards to the transportation of their crops to the company mills.

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Landslide hits Mt Hengla in SHP

An emergency team from the Mendi Munihu District Development Authority [DDA] has gone to Mt Hengla between Shumbi and Kip villages in Southern Highlands Province, following a devastating landslide, to assess the full extent of the damage.

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New medical board of PNG sworn-in

New members of the Papua New Guinea [PNG] Medical Board were sworn-in yesterday, following the term lapse of the previous board.

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Austria keen on doing business with PNG

The new Austrian Ambassador, Elisabeth Koegler, has met with the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, this morning to express Austria’s keen interest in doing business with Papua New Guinea [PNG].

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Court to rule on Yafai’s no-case submission

The National Court is expected to rule on Friday whether to dismiss the criminal case against Jacob Yafai or proceed to trial, following a no-case submission filed by his defense team on Wednesday morning.

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PNG Lewas retain ODI status

Cricket PNG has achieved a major milestone with the confirmation that the national women’s team, the Lewas, has been granted Women’s One Day International [ODI] status for the 2025–2029 cycle, effective from May 12, 2025.

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